Origin
Walden, TN
Late night in Walden on Sunday
Local time
2:00 AM
EDT
Current temp
85°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
Trip from Walden, TN to Murfreesboro, TN
Compiled and reviewed by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy · Last reviewed Apr 19, 2026 · Editorial standards
Drive Time
2h 16m
Distance
96.1 mi
155 km
Drive Score
8/10
Great drive
Same Day?
Yes, doable
Fuel Cost
$15
one way
EV Charging
Unknown
Best Time to Leave
4 AM
2h 7m
★
6 AM
2h 16m
8 AM
2h 35m
10 AM
2h 23m
12 PM
2h 21m
3 PM
2h 24m
5 PM
2h 34m
8 PM
2h 10m
Estimated drive times based on typical traffic patterns. Actual times may vary with weather, construction, and real-time conditions.
Walden, TN
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Murfreesboro, TN
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Trip Overview
This 111.5-mile journey from Walden to Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a manageable day trip, estimated to take just under 2 hours to complete. You'll primarily navigate local roads, including Lake Avenue and Key-Hulse Road, with no highway driving involved. The estimated fuel cost for this drive is around $17, making it an economical option. Given its relatively short distance and local road nature, this route is best suited for a single-day excursion, allowing for flexibility in your schedule. Both Walden and Murfreesboro are situated within Tennessee's Southeast region, so you'll remain within a familiar geographical and cultural area throughout your travels.
Trip Pace
Same-day drive is realistic
A same-day return is realistic if you keep stops short.
Midpoint
48.1 miles from Walden, TN
A natural place for your longest stop of the day , about 1h 11m into the drive .
Main Roads
| Road | Distance | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Taft Highway | 16.6 mi | 24m |
| John Bragg Highway | 15.6 mi | 18m |
| TN 8 | 12.6 mi | 17m |
| Harrison Ferry Road | 12.3 mi | 17m |
| Nashville Highway | 10.2 mi | 11m |
| McMinnville Highway | 8.1 mi | 10m |
| State Highway 8 | 7.3 mi | 9m |
| Rankin Avenue | 3.9 mi | 5m |
Longest stretch:
Taft Highway
— 16.6 mi, about 24m
Turn-by-Turn Driving Directions
Step-by-step road directions between Walden, TN and Murfreesboro, TN.
1
Start on Ivory Avenue
0.2 mi
·
57 sec
·
Ivory Avenue
2
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
0.3 mi
·
59 sec
·
Lake Avenue
3
Continue on Key-Hulse Road
0.4 mi
·
1 min
·
Key-Hulse Road
4
Turn straight onto Fairmount Pike
0.1 mi
·
34 sec
·
Fairmount Pike
5
Turn sharp right onto Anderson Pike
0.1 mi
·
29 sec
·
Anderson Pike
6
Turn slight right onto US 127
17 mi
·
24 min
·
Taft Highway
7
Continue on US 127
3.9 mi
·
5 min
·
Rankin Avenue
8
Take the ramp
0.2 mi
·
26 sec
9
Continue on TN 8; TN 111
13 mi
·
17 min
·
TN 8; TN 111
10
Turn left onto TN 8
7.3 mi
·
9 min
·
State Highway 8
11
Continue on TN 8
12 mi
·
17 min
·
Harrison Ferry Road
12
Turn slight right onto SR 56
1.3 mi
·
1 min
·
Beersheba Highway
13
Continue on SR 56
0.5 mi
·
45 sec
·
East Colville Street
14
Turn right onto SR 56
0.1 mi
·
20 sec
·
South Chancery Street
15
Turn left onto SR 380
0.3 mi
·
26 sec
·
West Morford Street
16
Continue on SR 380
2.1 mi
·
3 min
·
West Main Street
17
Continue on US 70S
10 mi
·
11 min
·
Nashville Highway
18
Continue on US 70S
8.1 mi
·
10 min
·
McMinnville Highway
19
Continue on US 70S; SR 53
1.0 mi
·
2 min
·
East Main Street
20
Continue on US 70S
16 mi
·
18 min
·
John Bragg Highway
21
Continue on US 70S
2.1 mi
·
4 min
·
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard
22
Turn right onto US 41; US 70S
0.5 mi
·
50 sec
·
Southeast Broad Street
23
Turn right onto South Church Street
0.3 mi
·
40 sec
·
South Church Street
24
Turn right onto East Main Street
47 ft
·
1 sec
·
East Main Street
25
Continue on East Main Street
347 ft
·
13 sec
·
East Main Street
26
Turn right onto South Spring Street
84 ft
·
3 sec
·
South Spring Street
27
Arrive at destination
South Spring Street
Trip Plan
For this 1-hour and 54-minute drive, starting early in the morning is advisable to avoid any potential local traffic, especially as you approach Murfreesboro. Since there are no designated stops and the driving is entirely on local roads, you can be quite flexible with your timing. Keep an eye on your fuel gauge, as local roads can sometimes have fewer services than major highways; the estimated $17 fuel cost should give you a good baseline. A specific tip for this route: be prepared for the frequent turns indicated by the 'turn-heavy' profile, and consider using a GPS that highlights upcoming turns to ease your navigation.
Morning Departure
Leave by 9 AM and you'll arrive before lunch.
Evening Departure
Even a 4 PM departure gets you there before dark in summer.
You can normally do this drive in one day.
You may only need one short stretch break if traffic stays light.
The halfway point lands around 48.1 miles from Walden, TN, or about 1h 11m into the drive.
The longest continuous stretch on this route runs about 16.6 miles.
This is a comfortable same-day trip.
Departure
Before you leave
Start with fuel, water, and navigation already sorted so the first hour feels easy.
First stop
Around 21 miles or 34m in
Use this first pause for coffee, a restroom break, and a quick traffic check ahead.
Halfway reset
Around 48.1 miles or 1h 11m in
This is the best place for your longest stop, a real meal, and a full fuel check.
Final approach
Final hour starts around 1h 53m
Traffic, exits, and arrival timing usually matter more near Murfreesboro, TN than in the middle of the route.
Before You Leave
+
Open the route before leaving Walden, TN so your first major turns are already loaded.
+
Leave with enough water and a charging cable within reach, not packed away.
+
Check your fuel range against the first long segment, especially if you are starting outside city service areas.
Day 1
Settle into the route from Walden, TN
This is one driving day of about 96.1 miles and 2h 16m.
Your first comfortable stop window is around 21 miles from Walden, TN.
This route can stay practical as a one-day drive if traffic stays reasonable.
The longest stretch is on Taft Highway for about 16.6 miles.
Where to Stop
Rest stops, refuel points, and overnight suggestions along this route.
Mid-route town
Meal stop
48 mi into the route
Best for: Lunch, fuel, and a longer reset
This sits close to the middle of the route, so it works well for the longest stop of the day.
Pacing Suggestions
Fuel and coffee
A short stop after about 21 miles helps settle the day before fatigue starts building.
Meal break
The midpoint is around 48.1 miles from Walden, TN, which is a good place for a longer meal and fuel stop.
These stop ideas are pacing suggestions — the exact town or exit can change with traffic, hotel plans, and fuel range.
Heads-up: tricky spots
5 of 95 decision points cluster between mile 0.2 and 96.1 — GPS handles the exact turns, but know they're coming. Your lane choice matters more than the turn itself.
4
0.2 mi into trip
|
~0m in
|
Lake Avenue
Turn right onto Lake Avenue
Navigation decision point
6
1 mi into trip
|
~4m in
|
Anderson Pike
Turn sharp right onto Anderson Pike
Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach
4
55.7 mi into trip
|
~1h 22m in
|
SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Turn right onto SR 56 / South Chancery Street
Navigation decision point
4
55.9 mi into trip
|
~1h 23m in
|
SR 380 / West Morford Street
Turn left onto SR 380 / West Morford Street
Navigation decision point
5
96.1 mi into trip
|
~2h 15m in
|
South Spring Street
Turn right onto South Spring Street
Navigation decision point
Fuel & Cost
Regular Gas
$15.02 one way
$30.05 round trip
$3.97/gal
25.4 MPG avg
34 kg CO2
| Fuel Type | $/gal | One Way | Round Trip |
|---|---|---|---|
| midgrade | $4.36 | $16.50 | $32.99 |
| premium | $4.89 | $18.49 | $36.99 |
| diesel | $5.61 | $21.22 | $42.44 |
No toll roads detected on this route.
Estimated Trip Cost (one way, 1 person)
Fuel
$15
Meals
$25–$50
Total
$40–$65
Rough estimate based on US averages. Hotel $80–$140/night, meals $25–$50/day.
Estimated CO2 emission: 33.6 kg one way. Prices: EIA weekly data, 2026-04-13.
Driving Electric?
About $10 in charging · 0 stops · 68% less CO2
| Vehicle Type | kWh | Stops | DC Fast | Home Charge |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average EV | 28.8 | 0 | $10.09 | $4.61 |
| Efficient EV | 24 | 0 | $8.41 | $3.84 |
| EV Truck/SUV | 38.4 | 0 | $13.45 | $6.15 |
Gas CO2
34 kg
EV CO2
11 kg (68% less)
This trip is well within single-charge range for most EVs. No charging stops needed if you start fully charged.
DC fast charging avg $0.35/kWh. Home charging avg $0.16/kWh. US grid CO2: 0.39 kg/kWh.
Travel Intel
Current conditions at both ends of the drive.
Destination
Murfreesboro, TN
Late night in Murfreesboro on Sunday
Local time
1:00 AM
CDT
Current temp
77°F
Unavailable
Live forecast
51°F
McMinnville, TN
48 mi in
Seasonal Notes
Summer travel usually means heavier construction, hotter rest stops, and busier weekend traffic around major cities.
Winter travel shortens daylight, so a route that looks manageable on paper can feel much longer after dark.
Holiday weekends tend to make both departure and arrival windows slower than the raw route time suggests.
Time zone
1 hour earlier
The destination clock does not match departure time, so double-check hotel check-in windows and late arrival plans.
Temperature spread
8 degrees cooler at arrival
A meaningful temperature swing is a good cue to rethink layers, water, and how soon you want to arrive.
Road read
2h 16m on the road
Use the two city cards together: check the sky where you start, then compare it with the local time and temperature at arrival.
Weather data from the National Weather Service. Conditions may change; check closer to your travel date.
National Parks Near This Route
Worth a detour if your schedule allows.
Stones River National Battlefield
National Battlefield
The Battle of Stones River began on the last day of 1862 and became one of the bloodiest conflicts of the Civil War. The battle produced important military and political gains for the Union, and it ch...
3 mi from route
~8 min detour
Free
near mile 96.1
View on nps.gov
Park data from the National Park Service API. Alerts update every 2 hours.
What kind of drive is this?
Expect a turn-heavy local drive for this entire 111.5-mile stretch. With a 0% highway share, you'll be on surface streets and county roads for the duration of your trip. This means you should anticipate frequent turns and a more engaged driving experience compared to cruising on an interstate. There isn't a 'longest stretch' to note as the profile indicates a continuous series of local road segments. The character of the drive will likely involve passing through various communities and varied landscapes as you make your way from Walden to Murfreesboro.
Only 21% highway — the rest is turn-by-turn surface driving.
27 navigation steps total — most of the decisions cluster near the start and finish.
Longest single stretch: 16.6 mi on Taft Highway.
How Hard Is This Drive?
3/10
Expect a hands-on drive with frequent turns and local roads rather than long highway stretches. There are only a few real navigation decisions along the way. The trickiest moment comes around 0.2 miles in near Lake Avenue.
Driving Effort
3/10
Easy - simple navigation with a manageable amount of wheel time
Balances navigation complexity with total wheel time.
This is a straightforward 2h 16m drive. You will face about 9 decision points, but nothing that requires special attention if you follow navigation.
Where does it get tricky?
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Anderson Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 55.7 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.
Who Is This Route For?
Weekend Trip
Doable as a same-day drive at 2h 16m. Total distance: 96.1 miles.
Family Friendly
Moderate complexity with 0 natural rest stops along the way.
Solo Traveler
2h 16m drive, comfortable solo distance.
First-Time Driver
Mostly highway driving (21%). Straightforward navigation.
Scenic Drive
Mostly surface roads route profile with national parks nearby.
Frequently Asked Questions
The longest stretch is about 16.6 miles on Taft Highway. The full list of main roads is in the Roads section above.
Yes, with realistic expectations. Build in a stop roughly every 2 hours, have snacks and activities ready, and check the Nearby Places tabs for kid-friendly stops along the way.
The main spots that need attention: at 0.2 miles (Lake Avenue): Navigation decision point; at 1 miles (Anderson Pike): Sharp turn - reduce speed on approach; at 55.7 miles (SR 56 / South Chancery Street): Navigation decision point.
Yes — Stones River National Battlefield. See the National Parks section for detour distances and tips on detours.
Yes. A round trip is manageable in a single day if you plan a break at Murfreesboro, TN before heading back.
How this page is built
Compiled by the US Trip Planner planning team at COD Solutions Oy from open government datasets — OSRM over OpenStreetMap for geometry, EIA for fuel prices, and NPS for national parks. See our methodology for refresh cadence and limitations.
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